XC Cobra #140 - Page 9

Flogginit · 21-12-2011, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Paull

When I picked up all three, it was like Carter TQ heaven. the bloke kept asking me "are you happy with them?" Like how could I not be!!!!

Hi Paull, You didn't by anychance happen to pick it up along with two other thermoquads from The Carby shop in O'connor? I walked in there to ask him about my Holley and there was three full recon Thermoquads sitting on the front counter ready for pick up. He said a bloke was picking up all three!

Stefan · 21-12-2011, 01:20 PM

Really nice Paul.

Nearly there and looking fantastic...

Paull · 21-12-2011, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Flogginit

Hi Paull, You didn't by anychance happen to pick it up along with two other thermoquads from The Carby shop in O'connor? I walked in there to ask him about my Holley and there was three full recon Thermoquads sitting on the front counter ready for pick up. He said a bloke was picking up all three!

Certainly was, scroll down to the bottom of the page

One for the P6 LTD
http://www.fordforums.com.au/showthr...1328255&page=5

And one for this car. I have been a bit slack and I have not posted up the most recent photos for the XD

http://www.xfalcon.com/forum/showthr...-pursuit/page6

Geez Louise · 01-12-2011, 12:11 AM

Thanks for sharing the pics Paull. Awesome

Paull · 01-12-2011, 12:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Geez Louise

Thanks for sharing the pics Paull. Awesome

Thanks Louise, hopefully more to come over the Christmas period

gcg2503 · 29-04-2012, 11:46 PM

Very nice Paul.

I am looking at your factory power steering pump with great envy. No leaks and no noise!

coupeaddict · 01-08-2012, 09:17 PM

Mate,
Brilliant is the only way to describe, i have started similar project,at painting stage, paint code 9 sno white, engine bay and inners done, looks bit creamy..does that sound right to you..

Paull · 12-08-2012, 09:58 PM

A few small updates.

I was not happy with the headlights that had been restored so after a number of months, I managed to get a couple of NOS ones.

And now fitted to the grille

The carby is now on properly and most connections have been done, a pic of underneath from the transmission

And a few bits that have been bought/reconditioned

Radiator

Radiator shrouds (one for the P6 LTD as well), before and after cleaning

Exhaust system, still need to chase up the collector pipes

We all love NOS

Note to self, always put choke tubes on before installing engine. This is turning out to be a crap job getting these on now

Lucky score here - long range tank NOS fuel sender

Air conditioning parts
New compressor

Drier/Receiver

Tx valve

I am currently working on buying all new hoses (plus fittings). The condensor is also being cleaned and pressure tested. Once done, it can go back in along with the radiator, shroud and grille.

I have also stripped a few AC compressors so as to get all of the drive pulleys zinced

I have asked the question here pertaining to "silver or gold" drive pulleys" I think it is a case of silver, not gold

I have tried cleaning up some washer bottles with mixed success
Before

After

They are clean inside but they are quite yellow on the outside. Will try a few tips from this thread
Cleaning washer bottles

Hopefully I can get rid of the yellow staining.

And a few pics of the engine as it stands now

lilmattie · 17-08-2012, 04:37 PM

I thoroughly enjoy reading your progress Paull. Thanks for sharing.

Paull · 31-08-2012, 11:02 PM

A very small update.

I have got the AC hoses back today

Now I can finish off the engine bay in its entirety.

What's interetsing to note is the price of things in the West. After seeing George's Landau thread, I asked how much he paid for his new hoses - $350 in total inclusive of new fittings. I then contacted a local supplier - $880 in total inclusive of new fittings

Fortunately I have a friend in the AC business and the hoses & fittings (only require three as I am going straight from the condenser to to the receiver) was $200. I just can't believe the absolute rip off prices that we are expected to be paying here!

SCJCoupe · 01-09-2012, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Paull

What's interetsing to note is the price of things in the West. After seeing George's Landau thread, I asked how much he paid for his new hoses - $350 in total inclusive of new fittings. I then contacted a local supplier - $880 in total inclusive of new fittings
Fortunately I have a friend in the AC business and the hoses & fittings (only require three as I am going straight from the condenser to to the receiver) was $200. I just can't believe the absolute rip off prices that we are expected to be paying here!

Yes, seems we get ripped off a bit in WA. Every business seems to think they can add a huge margin cos we live in a mining state and we are "booming".
It must be this mentality that causes a difference of $530 in your case, as the freight component from the east wouldn't even be close to $530.
Then they wonder why we look elsewhere like overseas or eastern states to buy products!

gcg2503 · 01-09-2012, 07:37 PM

AC hoses is a funny one

I paid $350ish in total but had two more hoses

The long power steering one that runs under the car cost me $120 alone

$800 is just plain wrong

Paull · 06-09-2012, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by SCJCoupe

Yes, seems we get ripped off a bit in WA. Every business seems to think they can add a huge margin cos we live in a mining state and we are "booming".
It must be this mentality that causes a difference of $530 in your case, as the freight component from the east wouldn't even be close to $530.
Then they wonder why we look elsewhere like overseas or eastern states to buy products!

Anthat's why I buy so much gear off the internet and not only from Aus. However, in saying that, my local Auotone store is still very competitive so I always gove them first option to beat my beat price. Also, Superoo Falcon Spares have always given me good prices too.

SCJCoupe · 07-09-2012, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Paull

Anthat's why I buy so much gear off the internet and not only from Aus. However, in saying that, my local Auotone store is still very competitive so I always gove them first option to beat my beat price. Also, Superoo Falcon Spares have always given me good prices too.

True, Superoo's is very competitive on items where he can. He's always looked after me.
I'm the same with Autopro Morley. Always give him the option to beat a price and 70% of time can. It's just on performance parts or specialist parts that he can't come close sometimes.

**cs123** · 31-08-2012, 11:22 PM

Did you buy a new TX valve for it and what gas do you plan to run?

Paull · 01-09-2012, 01:11 AM

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Originally Posted by cs123

Did you buy a new TX valve for it and what gas do you plan to run?

Yep. I am going to run HyChill in it.

**cs123** · 01-09-2012, 09:21 AM

That's what I am planning too. Where abouts did you buy the TX valve and rotolock connections from? Are the TX valves still available for the lower pressure gas?

Love your work BTW, great job

Paull · 06-09-2012, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by cs123

That's what I am planning too. Where abouts did you buy the TX valve and rotolock connections from? Are the TX valves still available for the lower pressure gas?

Love your work BTW, great job

TheTx valve was bought via Autoone. I just supplied all the part numbers and they got the gear in for me. With respect to the rotolock connections, I am waiting for the hose fitter to supply all part numbers and I will then get these as before. They are shown in the Jayair catalogue but there are many different types and I want to ensure that I don't get the wrong ones.

Cabbage · 01-09-2012, 01:42 PM

Awesome Paull, my favourite build. Its only subtle but if you don't get the right lights for the twin headlight grill front, it just doesn't look the right.

Scooter · 01-09-2012, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Cabbage

Awesome Paull, my favourite build. Its only subtle but if you don't get the right lights for the twin headlight grill front, it just doesn't look the right.

Just wondering, are you implying he has the incorrect headlights for originality, or did he previously have the incorrect headlights?
Looks like it is coming along (slowly) nicely mate. Can't wait to see it on the streets of Perth! Mine is actually in getting panelled right now too.

Paull · 06-09-2012, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Scooter

Mine is actually in getting panelled right now too.

Where are the pics?????????????????????????

Scooter · 07-09-2012, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Paull

Where are the pics?????????????????????????

Not much to see atm really. Just a bare coupe shell with rear parcel shelf and right rear quarter removed and new (not NOS just better) bits tacked in place, plus a few minor rust repairs. Should be going to Garrys today to check on progress, might get some pics. And I agree, Superoo is about the only decent place in town, otherwise internet/Ebay only way to go!

Cabbage · 11-09-2012, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Scooter

Just wondering, are you implying he has the incorrect headlights for originality, or did he previously have the incorrect headlights?
Looks like it is coming along (slowly) nicely mate. Can't wait to see it on the streets of Perth! Mine is actually in getting panelled right now too.

Scooter, not implying anything regarding PAull's build, just a comment on xc headlights generally. I think the original lights were curved and have a slightly meaner look than then newer style headlights that have a flatter glass. The difference is subtle with IMO the original curved headlights lookin the best.

kendallRTV · 06-10-2012, 10:51 AM

The old coupe is looking good Paul, very nice rebuild.

To clean up the water bottles try this trick I use to clean up old yellowed Lego parts.

http://www.brothers-brick.com/2009/0...look-new-news/

I don't know what type of plastic the bottle is made of but its worth a go, some parts I have done have taken up to 2 weeks under a light to get clean but the results are amazing.

Paull · 14-10-2012, 02:18 PM

I took a week off recently and have made some good progress on the car. to start with, as mentioned before, I had bought some NOS head light assemblies off eBay. One of the came with a lamp but the other did not. The issue here was that of the being an old style relfector, the usual H4-7's do not fit. The original lamp fortunately came with part numbers so after a quick google search, I found this page

http://www.donsbulbs.com/cgi-bin/r/b...Cp36t~ece.html

At $57 each, I thought, perhaps not! I then further searched eBay and all other sites, to no avail. I then contacted my local car shop and they said that these had not been available for a long time. From the other web page, I had managed to get further information concerning these globes so it was then a case of back to goolge and I found this

http://www.cp-lighting.co.uk/H4-12V-60-55W-P36T-463

As can be seen, at a price of £4.62 compared to $57, the choice was pretty obvious. Only problem was postage - $85

Me being me, left it to the last minute and had buy them at any rate. So, I bought 5; 1 for the missing head light and 4 spares. About 1 week later, they turned up and this was the first job for the week off.

Next was completing the AC compressor.I had also recently got the zinced parts back and the clutch turned out well but the flywheel was not as good as expected. When I spoke with them at pick up time, they had said that they blast the flywheels first. I think that this is part of the problem. The face of the metal is not as you would normally see with blasting but I think next time, I would get the flywheels plastic media blasted first.

At any rate, as it had to be assembled and I had bought the bearings, it was then re-assembled.

Giving it a quick test and was working well

And all completed

Paull · 14-10-2012, 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Cabbage

Scooter, not implying anything regarding PAull's build, just a comment on xc headlights generally. I think the original lights were curved and have a slightly meaner look than then newer style headlights that have a flatter glass. The difference is subtle with IMO the original curved headlights lookin the best.

The lights were fitted in the first place were reconditioned units, that is, original glass but with new (repro) reflectors. I did not have an issue with quality of work done, it was more of a case that the drivers side was not fitting into the retaining bucket. And, if you have the chance to fit NOS, why wouldn't you?

Aranciafalcon · 11-09-2012, 01:47 PM

Looking good Paul, I will have to come out soon and check up on it...

Paull · 14-10-2012, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Aranciafalcon

Looking good Paul, I will have to come out soon and check up on it...

Hi Rob, now that the weather is getting better FINALLY!!, please do so.

Mr_Meaner · 23-01-2013, 09:49 PM

Any updates? This build thread has been fantastic reading.

Paull · 24-01-2013, 10:21 AM

Easter perhaps????